this is such a pretty dress! you did a great job and i didn't think potato sack once when i looked at the pictures. i love the dottie angel details and all of that blue (especially with yellow sandals).

Oh Tif it's adorable! You really have worked your magic!I love the fabric, the pretty detail around the neck(Guipure flowers I believe)I love the belt made with 2 fabrics too!A fabulous dress indeed! They'll be no stopping you now!Well Done!Rachel x

I adore your new dress. Well done! And, your pretty summer sandals. And, the Fisher Price toy accent in your photos. (I have such a weakness for vintage Fisher Price toys and have a rather large growing collection.)

you are awesome!! your style kills me with inspiration- and courage to do it "dottie" style. the shoes are a great "cherry on top" of the whole ensemble. i can only hope that with a bit of practice, i too could someday be the fashionista that you are!

The dress looks perfect to me! Great choise of fabrics! I'm experimenting with my new sewing machine and everytime I finish a project I can't believe I really did it! And I can't stop staring at it. Ha!

My goodness Tif...Not sure there's room for me to comment here :)It looks fab, and is obviously worth a fortune as a Dottie Angel original!! (I do not jest!)Your high hopes were well founded :)Have a great day, and enjoy your dress ..P.s. I love the 'Dottie' tag and the little lace one.

i have now been blushing for nearly 24 hours... you are so kind indeed.

the 'little snoopy' fisher price doggie was spotted at freemont fleamarket on sunday by our #1, he still has his little wooden shoe and original string. she knows what i like does she not! i asked the lady what she wanted for him, thinking it would be too much for when i see them usually they are over $25. she said "a fiver". i said "okay" and felt rather happy indeedy!

the sandals were from Target several seasons ago, most comfortable considering they have a heel and yes it was the yellow that made me gasp! and shell out the $16 they were asking... places like Target must be avoided on the challenge year or else i would see such things as these sweeties begging to be bought!

i'm so delighted by your reaction to my 'high hopes' frock, truly you have been most generous!

I think your dress is wonderful, and you are rightfully proud of yourself for putting it together from beginning to end. I think it is an all-together fine thing to do a good job and to feel fulfilled and happy about it. Good work! Your blog, writings, and design since is so refreshing, interesting, and creative!

I love it! I especially love tie detail, it's the little details like that that I adore so about anything you create. Well done! You should be happy with yourself!Now you've made me want to go and make a dress for myself :)

Oh Tif you did it!!!I pretty little sack of the utmost...I think you have done a amazing job...it looks wearable...it looks comfortable...and I want one!!!Yes tif by the fabby comments above I think it's a winner...with all...Great work...Love the colour and the little ties are just sweet!!!

Really, this is just delicious, and I so get the joy of making something to wear. Don't you just feel wonderful wearing it? I love the "label" you put in the inside collar, and the different patterned facing with the neat edging. Perfect, wonderful, and you dressed it with rolled up jeans, which is totally my new favorite way to dress. Girly sweet, but practical!

I am seriously impressed! It is far from a potato sack and is indeed incredibly well made, with lots of attention to detail. Most importantly of all it looks great on you.I also love the birds on your wall!

"if i go to sleep at nightknowing i have visited my imagination, however fleeting it may have been, then i know i have spent my day wisely"~ Tif

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